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PJ53 TNL

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

104,097 mi
Last recorded104,097 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 TNL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 104,097 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 104,097 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 98,705 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 98,703 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 92,893 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 92,891 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 84,109 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 84,109 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 77,110 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 75,878 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover restricting view

Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover restricting view

Pass 10 Jul 2018 74,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover fitted restricting view

Pass 10 Jul 2017 74,371 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres age related cracking to tread

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 73,117 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 72,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 71,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 70,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 68,100 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,126 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 63,394 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 59,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 59,465 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 55,297 miles

nearside rear tyre tread surface out of shape

Fail 7 Nov 2008 55,297 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre tread surface out of shape

Pass 20 Nov 2007 46,731 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 46,731 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2006 36,574 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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PJ53 TNL is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 110,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ53 TNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PJ53 TNL registered?

PJ53 TNL is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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